INTRODUCTION
•Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.
—Never use or leave batteries near open flame.
—Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw them into fire, or otherwise expose them to intense heat.
—Make sure batteries are oriented correctly when you load them into the camera.
—Never carry or store batteries together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.).
—Never try to take batteries apart, modify them in any way, or expose them to strong impact.
—Do not immerse batteries in fresh water or salt water.
—Do not use or leave batteries under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.
•Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
•If batteries are to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle batteries correctly.
•Should fluid from batteries accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
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